At approximately 15 kilometers from 305's position, three Cylon basestars jumped into position around the damaged craft and launched Raiders. A squadron-sized group surrounded Harrier 305, while the remainder of enemy forces moved to intercept inbound Colonial vessels. Vipers briefly engaged, sustaining 3 casualties and destroying 5 enemy craft. Force disparity rapidly reached overwhelming proportions, and RTB order was issued before Harrier 651 could reach Harrier 305's position.

Last transmissions from Harrier 305 indicated that the Cylons boarded her craft, rather than destroying her outright. This is a deviation from previously observed enemy conduct.